N9TPB
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HAMs within 5 miles of N9TPB · Extra class operators in Madison, WI · or try N9TPB · K9* wildcards · Smith, John · 0004797601 (FRN) · 53703 · Madison, WI · old CB calls like KHC1939 or 18Q3518 (1962–63 CB call books) · (205) 546-1767 (1990s CB directory phones)KE5DDS HAM
✅ Available for a vanity request — free since Jul 22, 2017.
2x3 call: any licensee can request it.
No pending applications list it.
Last requested Dec 22, 2025 as choice 5: not granted, that applicant got KK5DDS instead.
Last requested Dec 22, 2025 as choice 5: not granted, that applicant got KK5DDS instead.
📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH
Not currently held · 1 holder on record · available since Jul 22, 2017
Previous holder: William J Rafferty
Held KE5DDS Nov 29, 2004 → Jul 21, 2015
· first licensed Jul 21, 1995 as KC5PUH
· 4 licenses · FRN 0009730250
📖 In the printed callbooks since 1996 as KC5PUH, before the FCC's online records
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- Licensee
- William J Rafferty
- Address
- 16 Aspen Creek
San Antonio, TX 78248
- FRN
- 0009730250
- Previous call
- KI5EYF
- Last granted
- Jun 29, 2019
- Effective
- Jun 29, 2019
- Last action
- Jun 29, 2019
FCC actions (2)
- Jun 29, 2019 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jun 29, 2019 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- William J Rafferty
- Address
- 16 Aspen Creek
San Antonio, TX 78248
- FRN
- 0009730250
- Last granted
- May 29, 2019
- Effective
- May 29, 2019
- Last action
- Jun 29, 2019
FCC actions (3)
- Jun 29, 2019 — License canceled LICAN
- May 29, 2019 — License issued LIISS
- May 29, 2019 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
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- Licensee
- William J Rafferty
- Address
- 2122 Fallow Run
San Antonio, TX 78248
- FRN
- 0009730250
- Previous call
- KC5PUH (Technician)
- Last granted
- Jun 18, 2005
- Effective
- Jun 18, 2005
- Last action
- Jul 22, 2017
FCC actions (4)
- Jul 22, 2017 — License expired LIEXP
- Jun 18, 2005 — License renewed LIREN
- Nov 29, 2004 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
- Nov 29, 2004 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- William J Rafferty
- Address
- 2122 Fallow Run
San Antonio, TX 78248
- FRN
- 0009730250
- Last granted
- Jul 21, 1995
- Effective
- Jun 3, 2004
- Last action
- Nov 29, 2004
FCC actions (3)
- Nov 29, 2004 — License canceled LICAN
- Jun 3, 2004 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jun 3, 2004 — FCC action LITIN
Callbook Records, 1993–2003
From the FCC amateur database as published on the QRZ! callsign CD-ROMs, 1993–2003, before and alongside the FCC's online records (which start in 1999). "Seen" dates are the first and last disc showing that record; the issue date is the FCC's, so it can be a renewal of an even older license.
- Seen Oct 26, 1995 → Apr 17, 2003 · 15 discs
KC5PUH · Technician · issued Jul 21, 1995, expires Jul 21, 2005
WILLIAM J. RAFFERTY
17319 ANTLERS COVE, HELOTES, TX 78023
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
Others Requesting KE5DDS
1 application listed KE5DDS as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | KE5DDS | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | Jan 9, 2026 | KJ5NQK · RICHARD B NOVICK · El Paso, TX | 5 | Not granted | They got KK5DDS (choice 1) |
📡 On the Air: APRS, Digital & WSPR Spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for KE5DDS in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of KE5DDS beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.